PCC backs new national commitment to tackle the epidemic of violence against women and girls Friday, 26 July, 2024 Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed a new report setting out the scale of violence against women and girls in the UK and the action needed to protect future victims. The National Policing Statement on Violence Against Women and Girls, commissioned by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and College of Policing, brings together new... Local News
My Community Day in Blaby Council area - 20 June 2024 21st June 2024 Walkabout in Glenfield - Glenfield Parish Council & pub landlord - Free Range in Blaby - Narborough Parish Council - Early End I began at 9am with a tasty... Local News
My speech to the Crime Prevention Conference, Leicester 19 June 2024 19th June 2024 Thank you to the organisers of this fantastic event, especially Grace there. I know that she has done the long hours on this. And thank you to all of you for... Local News
My Community Day in the city of Leicester on Thursday 13 June 17th June 2024 Shoplifting - a busy police station - Suleman Nagdi - on patrol with officers - market protestors - street outreach - Cllr Abdul Osman 9am My first visits was... Local News
Prison Overcrowding - Rupert Matthews responds 5th June 2024 Responding to reports that the police are being urged to consider making fewer arrests due to lack of prison space Rupert Matthews, PCC for Leicester... Local News
My statement on the murder in New Parks 28th May 2024 Like everyone in New Parks, I am shocked and saddened by the recent tragic events in New Parks. My thoughts are with everyone affected by this act of violence... Local News
Police and Crime Commissioner Election 2024 Results 4th May 2024 The results of the 2024 PCC Election in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland were as follows: One Leicester Fizza Askari 7,104 Green Aasiya Bora 23,649... Local News
Supporting Stalking Awareness Week 2024 22nd April 2024 I am announcing my support for National Stalking Awareness Week. This week aims to raise awareness of stalking, the different types of behaviour a stalker may... Local News
Tough action to root out serious violence and knife crime delivers success 25th March 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed the success of joint action to crackdown on serious violence and knife crime and reduce incidents... Local News
PCC warns against out of control dogs 19th March 2024 PCC Rupert Matthews joined the Leicestershire Rural Crime Team in Bradgate Park to stress the importance of keeping dogs under control. The visit was part of an... Local News